Essential Hands On Skills for Minor Oral Surgery (NW250404A)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectOral Surgery
DescriptionThis Hands-on course has been designed for Dental Practitioners who wish to develop their clinical competencies in basic extraction techniques.
Additional information

Learn how to confidently apply newly acquired skills in managing difficult extractions within the general dental practice. This course offers a highly interactive learning experience that combining access to an online learning platform with 'hands on' training.

This course will offers 7.5 hours of eCPD in total.

*Prior to the session, delegates are required to access an online learning platform and to complete 5 modules before attending the Hands on day. 2 hours of eCPD will be given for completion. Failure to complete the 5 modules will result in you not being permitted to attend the 5.5 hour hands on clinical skills section of the course.

Access to the online learning platform will be emailed to you 1 week before the course.

Registration for the hands-on day will be from 09:00am with a prompt start at 09:30am.

Pigs Jaws will be used on this course

Please complete a short questionnaire to place your interest in this two part course by clicking here.

VenueNorth West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester  View details
Date & timeFriday 4 April 2025, 09:30 to 16:00
LecturerMr David Brocklehurst  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dentist

Development outcomeA, B, C, D
Course styleHands-on
Core topic Not a core topic
CateringRefreshments
CPD hours5:30
Cost£180.00
Aims

Delegates will be able to perform minor oral surgery (MOS) within a simulated setting, develop their skills, learn new techniques and increase their confidence in aspects of Oral Surgery.

Objectives
  • Identify, diagnose and assess patient suitability for MOS within practice.
  • Recognise how to move on from simple to surgical extraction (coping with broken teeth).
  • Discuss appropriate referral procedures.
  • Recognise appropriate instruments and materials.
  • Demonstrate the principles of flap design and bone removal.
  • Demonstrate the principles of suturing.
  • Display closure of an OAC/ flap advancement periosteal release.
  • Discuss the management and associated complications if impacted teeth.
  • Discuss the management of appropriate pain and anxiety control.
Learning outcomes

Delegates will have greater confidence in conducting routine minor oral surgery within general practice and understand when it is appropriate to refer.